HR Specialist

Job description / Role

Position: HR Specialist
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: HR Manager
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Role Purpose: The HR Specialist will play a crucial role in managing HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of HR experience and a strong understanding of HR best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
• Oversee and manage the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, and interviewing.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Manage employee onboarding and orientation programs to facilitate smooth integration into the organization.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback.
• Address employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops on HR policies, compliance, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Assist in developing compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent.
• Stay updated on HR trends and best practices to recommend improvements to HR processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.

Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing environments.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering